W-Day #32

Happy. Content. Motivated. Pleased. These are just a few words to describe how I felt Saturday morning after my weigh-in. I'm down another 1.4 lbs! When you know you have been eating right and working out it's extremely rewarding to see the number on the scale confirm it. In my meetings we talk a lot about "non-scale" victories. I agree it's important to celebrate a new dress size or getting into a pair of jeans that used to be tight but when it comes down to "fact" I tend to rely on the actual number. I know for a FACT I lost weight this week and that feels FABULOUS!

*** total weight loss to date 34.2 lbs ***

W-Day #31

Well, it has never happened and it happened today... I went to weigh and I didn't gain but I didn't lose. After 2 weeks of not weighing (yes, I have been a chicken and avoiding the scale like the plague) I am a little relieved but at the same time disappointed to report that I have stayed the exact same weight since last stepping foot on the scale. Weeks like this usually mess with my mind. No loss... How can that be? Was the scale right? Did Joyce read my last recorded weight instead of today's weight? BUT I've come to realize that none of that matters. What I do know is I have been working out, eating right, and feeling good. The numbers on the scale will catch up and I'm not going to back down just because this week didn't reflect the hard work I've been putting in!

*** total weight loss to date 32.8 lbs ***

and the winner is... Halibut

Christo surprised me with yet another amazing Valentine's Day dinner! He stuck with seafood again this year since it's a healthy option and he didn't disappoint. We had a cold yogurt soup with fresh dill and cucumbers to start, followed by pan-seared halibut topped with cherry tomatoes and shallots on a bed of lemon risotto. It was so obvious the amount of effort he put into the meal and it could not have been more delicious! To end the evening I surprised him with his favorite dessert from Sant Ambroeus. "Hallmark Holiday" or not, it was a perfect evening!

Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you always know they are there.

Last weekend Christo and I went to Raleigh to see my parents and friends. The weather was amazing and we enjoyed our time away! I can't say I stuck to plan food-wise but I guess I have to focus on the positive which was I did gain a lot of "activity points" from tennis, running and even going to the GYM with my Dad! I realized even though I treated myself with foods that I usually don't eat I made it a point to work out and that's huge! I would not consider myself a "gym rat" by no means but the fact that the first thing I packed were my tennis shoes proves to me that I'm making progress! It was great seeing everyone and we hope to be back down South for another visit soon!

W-Day #30

Happy Superbowl Sunday! I just made the WW Mexican dip for later. I went to weigh yesterday and it felt great to hear Joyce say I was down .8 lbs! The past few weeks have been consistent losses for me. It proves going to the gym in addition to Pilate's is "working." It's a daily struggle to walk into that gym and hop on a machine but I've come to the realization I will not get to goal unless I push myself. I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and I think that mean treadmill has something to do with it!

*** total weight loss to date 32.8 lbs ***

W-Day #29

When you do the right thing and you see results... it's a damn good feeling! This week I'm down 1.4 lbs! I have been working on being "conscious" about food. I've noticed I feel a lot better after I eat when I take a minute and actually THINK before digging in. Sometimes by just slowing down you'll start to notice the difference between need vs want. Give it a try! I've had some shocking revelations lately and I'm excited to see where this new behavior can take me. Hopefully to GOAL!

*** total weight loss to date 32 lbs ***

Surviving the SUPERBOWL

Are you ready for some football? Are you ready for hours of sitting around and picking on finger foods while downing beer after beer... or does that only happen at the Superbowl parties I attend?!? Well, either way here are some great recipes for hosting or attending a party. Even if your team blows it at least you won't!

Classic Guacamole - click here

Crispy Chipotle Potato Skins - click here

Layered Mexican Bean Dip - click here

*pics and recipes from WW.com